North Carolina State Construction Office Now Allows Type MC Cable

Decades ago, when Type MC Cable first became approved for use by the National Electric Code (NEC), some states and municipalities were hesitant to accept the new wiring method preferring to maintain using traditional methods. Over time, the benefits of cable became widely known and states slowly began accepting them into their codes.

The state of North Carolina Electrical Code (NCEC) closely follows the National Electrical code (NEC) and allows the use of Type MC or Type AC cables. However, projects funded by the State Government must follow the NC “Electrical Guidelines and Policies” document published by the North Carolina State Construction Office (SCO) for all projects on state property. The use of Type MC Cable was permitted but limited to use in lengths of six feet or less per Section 26-05-19 of the Guidelines.

To find out which version of the NEC your state has adopted, visit the NFPA Website. This site allows you to see the adoption status of your state, along with links to your state’s building and electrical code websites for additional information.

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